Senior Subcontracts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Direct and oversee the subcontracting function across all business divisions, including Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian initiatives.

• Manage a selective portfolio of intricate, high-risk, or strategically significant subcontracts.

• Supervise the entire subcontract lifecycle: intake, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.

• Ensure prompt and compliant execution of subcontract actions in accordance with internal service level agreements (SLAs) and business objectives.

• Develop scalable processes, templates, and tools to enhance growth and efficiency.

• Collaborate with the Director of Procurement Compliance to guarantee subcontract files are audit-ready and adhere to FAR, DFARS, and company policies.

• Maintain and continually enhance procurement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal controls.

• Work alongside Legal and Contracts to address risk mitigation, flowdowns, and negotiation of terms.

• Lead the creation, execution, and oversight of Small Business Subcontracting Plans.

• Generate and present subcontracting performance metrics and insights to senior management.

• Oversee ISR/SSR reporting in SAM.gov, ensuring precision and timeliness.

• Monitor and report subcontracting performance against objectives, including Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and HUBZone metrics.

• Collaborate with Business Development (BD) and Capture teams to integrate small business participation strategies into proposals.

• Act as a strategic partner to Program Managers, Capture Teams, and Leadership.

• Offer guidance on subcontracting strategies, workshare, and compliance obligations.

• Assist in proposal efforts, encompassing teaming strategies and subcontractor selection.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team focused on subcontracting.

• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.

• Foster accountability, collaboration, and ongoing improvement within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Contract Management, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in federal subcontracting or procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Comprehensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and subcontracting compliance regulations.

• Experience in supporting or leading Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and audit readiness initiatives.

• Strong understanding of small business subcontracting plans and ISR/SSR reporting.

• Proven experience in leading subcontract negotiations and risk management.

• High level of personal accountability and commitment to follow-through.

• Ability to establish structure, timelines, and internal accountability frameworks.

• Background in a mid-sized or rapidly growing government contracting environment.

• Familiarity with Costpoint, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Cognos, or similar systems.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or equivalent.

• Experience in the defense or national security sector.

• Experience in participating in or leading Mentor-Protégé programs.

• Capability to support OCONUS programs and compliance requirements.

• Skills in data visualization and dashboard creation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• 0%-10% travel may be required.

• Remote work arrangement.